MASiF 2011: Fusion of Passion

Fusion of Passion is currently showing at Galeri Petronas until the 25th in conjunction of MASiF 2011.

I have 2 artworks selected for the showcase:
The Amazing Race (above) and PURBAPURA (left). Do swing by if you happen to be at KLCC!

Also exhibiting are the works of fellow illustrators Beatrice Tan (a.k.a Kidchan), Carlyn Lim, Hwei Lim, Rosh, and Sari Nasir.

Photos From Pekomik Award 2011

Thank you for those who attended the talk. It was such an honour to be speaking and discussing issues in the comic industry with the legendary Tn. Hj. Zainal Buang Hussein. A humbling experience indeed.

I profusely apologize to whomever I declined to draw in their sketchbook because I was extremely exhausted after traveling, rushing deadlines and having to wake up early for the talk. Congratulations to winners of the nominated categories - it went well.

Photo by Odows Radzi (www.odowstudio.com)

Photo by Zamzami (www.obexstudio.com)

Pekomik Forum: Professionalism in the Comic Industry

One of the most noble of organisations in Malaysia in hopes to acknowledge the local comic industry - Pekomik - is having a month long Comic Con in Kuala Lumpur.

I was invited to be one of the forum panelists this coming Saturday, to talk about professionalism in the comic industy.

Among others are the legendary Tn. Hj. Zainal Buang Hussen (of Gila-Gila fame), Aadi Salman (a.k.a Adijin), and Chee. I will be discussing the topic off the cuff and it will be conducted in Malay. For those of you who are interested, event details are below:

Venue: National Library Auditorium (Jln. Tun Razak, KL)
Date: May 28th 2011
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Or, you can RSVP on Facebook here.

Pictures from IDOLISM opening @ A Curious Teepee

I am 4 days late to update on the event! Ah well, such a life of a busy man :P

Of course, I'm only uploading pictures of ME here. You can view the rest on
IDOLISM : OIC SINGAPORE X A CURIOUS TEEPEE Facebook album by Twisstii ;)

IDOLISM x OIC x A Curious Teepee

Opening Launch: Thursday 5th May 2011, 7.30pm to 9.30pm

A tweed jacket, lobster claw heels, four little white stitches, a red gown…Iconography that has been etched into our psyche wittingly (and unwittingly) through the delirious world of fashion.

For this exhibition, illustrators draw inspiration from these objects of desire and their inventors, creating original artworks in the process. Using different mediums, participating artists include Mindflyer, Mr. B, Fleecircus, Sokkuan, Cherie The Mrr, Eeshaun, AnnGee, SanSan, Noreen, Fei, Miel, Annie Tan, Twisstii and Mriz Sidah just to name a few. (Yes, to name a FEW - They didn't include my name!) With varying backgrounds and styles, from political cartoons, to abstract surrealism, several take their first foray into fashion as subject matter.

With the inaugural Singapore Men’s Fashion Week just past and the upcoming Audi Fashion Festival this May, A Curious Teepee and OIC aim to convey another side of fashion, as seen through the eyes and hands of an artist.

All artworks are on display and available for sale till Sunday 22nd May at A Curious Teepee, 12pm to 9pm daily.

Where is Curious Teepee located?
2 Orchard Link #02-24, Singapore 237978
Map is here

Preview: Kalkitos + OICsingapore featuring FULL MOON RESCUE by Zid

Debuting at Singapore Toys, Games & Comic Convention this weekend!

K-Fantasy: FULL MOON RESCUE by Zid
The lovely damsels are in distress and our heroes are out to save them while seeking hidden treasures. Watch out for monsters lurking around, trying to thwart your mission!

KALKITOS is a collection of rub-down transfer activity games that was hugely popular back in the 1970s. Players are given sheets of blank scenery which they can fill up wherever they like with transfer images of people, animals, objects, vehicles to create their own unique stories.

To know more, go to: http://www.kalkitos.sg/categories/k-ollaborate/
See other titles here: http://www.oicsingapore.com/wordpress/tag/kalkitos-oicsingapore/

Source: O.I.C Singapore

Manga & Anime! Japan Contest

Photo courtesy of www.toysrevil.net

Vote for your favourite OIC Vs. Animax illustration on Animax Asia's website and stand a chance to win a trip to Japan! Supporting your favourite artists has never been this rewarding - so what are you waiting for? Vote now and Nihon e ikimasu!

Of course I'd say vote for me but I ain't getting those tickets so - DO THE RIGHT THING!

Link: http://animax-asia.com/manga-and-anime-Japan/

MANGA & ANIME! JAPAN

A Journey from the History to Modern Day Inspirations

OIC has been very privileged to be given the opportunity to work with Animax, Japan Creative Centre and Fourskin.
My Bleach illustration will be exhibited together with other OIC illustrators' entries.



Full event details can be found here: Japan Creative Centre

Dates
16 Oct to 12 Nov (Closed on Mon & Sun & Deepavali on 5 Nov)

Venue
Japan Creative Centre
4 Nassim Road S(258372)

Co-organisers
Japan Creative Centre
Kyoto International Manga Museum
Animax
Japan Foundation

Co-sponsors
Japan Airlines
Kinokuniya Bookstore of Singapore

National Art Gallery Open House (Day 2)

See what you've missed last weekend!
View the rest of the photos here:
1) Portrait Day @ TNAG October 2010 (10 Oct) by Joyce
2) OIC Portrait Day at The National Art Gallery (TNAG) by Chuang

National Art Gallery Open House (Day 1, Pt. 1)

See what you've missed last weekend!
View the rest of the photos here:
1) Portrait Day @ TNAG October 2010 (10 Oct) by Joyce
2) OIC Portrait Day at The National Art Gallery (TNAG) by Chuang

National Art Gallery Open House (Day 1, Pt. 2)

See what you've missed last weekend!
View the rest of the photos here:
1) Portrait Day @ TNAG October 2010 (10 Oct) by Joyce
2) OIC Portrait Day at The National Art Gallery (TNAG) by Chuang

White Frames Exhibition at MAAD Market

Repost from www.oicsingapore.com

OIC is proud to unveil the artworks from all our dear friends/ supporters who have come together to celebrate OIC’s 4th anniversary with drawings and paintings.

All artworks are very compact, affordable, handdrawn, handpainted and are for sale.

Prices range from S$40 – $400, A4 size and smaller

Come and view early and reserve your favourites tomorrow from 1pm onwards! First come first serve!

White Frames is one of the many collaborations OICsingapore have initiated to celebrate its 4th year of making drawing FUN in Singapore.

I don't read Bleach

Working with Animax for a History of Manga exhibition. Selected artists are assigned to come up with their own rendition of characters from the anime. The artwork will also be printed on t-shirts sold during the show. These are the suggested sketches:





It's really a hurdle to nail a design that can work on its own as well as on an apparel. Out of the three suggestions, they picked the 1st. I was kind of hoping they'd pick either of the last two, but I'll work a way to blend the elements to merge into one.

Comic Fiesta 2009 Day 2

Wow, today was VERY tiring after all the sketchbook request drawings and talking and shouting (it was just too loud) and selling.. Man. Glad my prints managed to sell. Thanks for the support, guys. Appreciate it, really.

Since it's Sunday the place was just way too crowded. I even forgot to take pictures of what I drew in those sketchbooks! So before it became packed, here are some photos from early in the morning:


Me and a long time LJ friend, UltraM2000


OMG A KIRIN ARMOUR SRSLY?!


THERE SHOULD BE MORE MONSTER HUNTER COSPLAYERS!!!!


Michi finally came to collect the Fatalis armour drawing

And that's about it. I hope I can find scans or photos of my drawings today from the net soon! Anyway, it's been really fun meeting up with everyone. See you guys again next year!

Comic Fiesta 2009 Day 1

Very tiring but also very rewarding.
Lots of fun, lots of new cosplayers, and especially new crowd - it gets bigger and bigger every year! Can't believe it's almost a decade of Comic Fiesta. Has it really been that long?!


Daft Punk!

I had in mind not to accept drawing requests this year because I really just wanted to chill and enjoy the event. Fat chance. So instead I started drawing to Amei (AMAZING artist, by the way. She's not even doing it professionally. Taking PhD in Australia even!) as a favour. Once they see you take that brush out it's like every other year again hahah.


The sketch for Amei that started it all (image stolen from her LJ. Thanks, Amei!


Fake smile with Amei after flipping through her crazy sketchbook boo hoo hoo

The requests continue:


My first Monster Hunter fanart, and it had to be a Kirin armour. Weird anatomy, but hey it's a quick live sketch for an excuse


Satisfied Cobra "Royce" Commander. Thanks for the support, dude!


For Hooooon


WITH Hooooon


Another Monster Hunter entry, FATALIS ARMOUR! This one goes to Michi

Be back tomorrow!

KRE8TIF! : Malaysian Creative Industry Awards 2009

Photo by Najib / Art:Tech

I was away for almost a week in Malaysia to attend the inaugural creative industry awards (aside making presence at my cousin's wedding) held at the Royal Chulan hotel, KL.

Being away from home I had no idea how huge the event was until I set foot there and saw myself the big names involved throughout the digital content conference.

I was one of the finalists for the award night. I could never be happier with my decision to bring my beloved mother along the moment results were announced. My Demi Kala piece won Best Digital Artwork (Experimental) and Intipati bagged Best Digital Comic!



The interview with Astro went on air the next day but boy was I glad that I already flew back to Singapore so I didn't have to see myself stuttering in awestruck.


Photo by Najib / Art:Tech

Malaysia has started to recognize the presence of digital art industry and I can only hope for more of such events in the future. Thank you, MSC! Can't wait to see the turnout for the coming year.

More about the event:
- MSC Malaysia Kre8tif! Industry Awards @ Voize
- KRE8TIF! Digital Content Conference @ art:tech : life